Fitness, But Make It Free

Sport connects us all, we know that. But what strikes me about this innovation wave in fitness is the emotional access. It’s the antidote to social media, and the mindless scrolling and fear of missing out. These platforms convene us, activate us and give us judgement-free common goals from the comfort of home. As wellness increasingly becomes a wa... See more

Greif situates fitness culture at the nexus of several contemporary threads: the relentless quantification of everything, the drive to optimize the self, the decline of public space—and, of course, “wellness,” as the concept has come to be known. We all want to be “well,” or should want to, at least. But why?

But the benefits were limited without guidance on how to use the equipment properly and safely, with the outdoor facilities lacking fitness trainers to oversee their use.

“It’s certainly not good enough to install the equipment and leave it alone,” Dr Del Vecchio said.

“You could say the benefit may be limited to older adults, given the level of exer... See more